Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 12, celebrates the cherished bond between mother and child. But often mother cows, very icons of motherhood, never get to see their own babies.

Newborn calves are torn from their mothers at birth and turned into veal cutlets, so we can drink the milk that was meant for them. The grief-stricken mother cows bellow for days, calling in vain for their return.

In some cases, dairy cows spend their lives chained on concrete floors, with no access to the outdoors.

I’m sorry Mr. Evil but you are wrong again. Yes I’m a member of the Chamber of Commerce, American Legion Post 50, and the Roane County Republican Party.

When I speak for these groups I let people I’m speaking to know that I’m representing that group. In addition to being a member of these groups I’m also a private citizen so at times I just represent myself and my views.

That is why my letters are only signed with my name and not as a member of any group.

Last Friday’s Roane County News published a story by Damon Lawrence regarding Roane County’s financial and economical status.

This report, created by Standard & Poor’s, indicates our county finances are being well-managed, despite limited revenues and a stagnant jobs market. Kudos to County Executive Ron Woody and our County Commission for these positive ratings.

April 22 marks a half-century of celebrating Earth Day, but do we observe it?

Beyond Earth Day there is a growing national debate over the Green New Deal. We can each do our part by reducing our driving, use of electricity and consumption of animals.

Why the attack on meat and dairy? A recent article in Nature argues that animal agriculture is a major driver of climate change, air and water pollution, and depletion of soil and freshwater resources.